Dr. Roof Blog: storm damage

There's nothing more worrisome than looking up to see water dripping from the ceiling in your home. You may even see brown spots where water has slowly seeped into the drywall and plaster over time.

If you live in Atlanta and the surrounding metro areas, you may have been impacted by January's heavy rainfall. While rain is great for many things, it is not great when you spot leaks from your ceiling or roof.

A recent storm event on August 12th saw much of Metro Atlanta facing storm damage. With severe storms, there was a round of gusty winds that caused widespread issues for residents. If your home was affected by the severe flooding and winds, you may be wondering what you should do next.

According to AccuWeather, Hurricane Idalia's "outer rain bands... will graze the area; humid; heavy tropical rainfall will lead to flooding." Thankfully most of north Georgia will remain unaffected by the dangerous winds associated with the hurricane.

High winds can cause severe damage to your home's integrity. Recently the metro Atlanta area was impacted by up to 70 mph winds. After a major wind storm like this hits time is crucial to ensure your home stays protected.

Was your home in the path of the August 7th storm that hit across the entire Atlanta metro? If so, the storm restoration experts at Dr. Roof are here to help! We have experience in both hail and wind damage restoration with over 34 years of repairing and replacing roofs.

Overnight severe storms with gusting wind, rain, and pockets of hail pounded the metro Atlanta area. Radar showed heavy downpours and there have been reports of fallen tree branches and isolated hail. The roof above your home is being tested to its max during the storms.

Roofs Damaged by High Winds in Acworth and Dallas, GA Areas High winds hit the Acworth and Dallas areas on Friday March 3, 2023. The winds in some areas exceeded 45 mph and in some parts of town were over 60 mph.

How to Repair a Roof Leak? There are a number of ways to repair a roof leak.  One surefire way to solve the problem is to sell your house and move away. Another is to replace the roof over the area where the leak is occurring.

This is an important question, as making sure your roof is not damaged in any way is critical to ensuring your home is protected. If the storm does cause damage, you may qualify for a roof replacement by your insurance company. Storms damage an asphalt shingle roof primarily in two ways.